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This situation usually results either from questions about your business case and ability to generate the work to support yourself or factors you have no ability to control, such as a glut of people on your practice area this year or in next year’s. Have you been given any reason?
And do take the time to pat yourself on the back and enjoy the moment even though it’s not exactly what you want. It’s an important milestone and significant achievement.
Also, you don’t have to pay estimated taxes. Rejoice!
Are there people in or around your seniority level who were not promoted? How many? Do you think they are in line for one of the <10 partnership spots? Or are they likely just out now?
That’s a silver lining if ever I heard of one!
Haven’t been in this situation yet, (just a 4th year) but for me the key question would be- do you still respect/ trust your firm? If no, then leave and find somewhere that values you as much as you value it, if yes (and as you have expressed there are opportunities to make partner still) stay a bit longer- after all life is long- but trust in the business you are entering into is essential.